Bloody Mary Cranberry | Vintage 1980s-does-1940s Polka dot Peplum Red Midi Dress

The story:

Vintage always takes us back, to eras that we may not have lived in, but have loved in timeless films and movies and photographs. 

This red & black polka dot peplum top dress reminds of the 1940s, of a femme fatale sort with black gloves, black pillbox hat, kitten sling backs and a cigarette (with a long, slim cigarette holder - a must!) and hair waves that say everything. 

This beauty has a deep V neckline (but you can either pin it with a brooch or wear a simple black tank inside) and 2 cute black buttons. The slightly ruched shoulders give it an illusion of power sans shoulder pads. 

Ahem - pardon us while we go watch Casablanca again. For the nth time ;) 

Pinned?: No.

Measurements:
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please DOUBLE the measurements provided to get the approximate circumference measurements.
Alternatively, you can take a piece of your own clothing, lay it flat, measure it and make a comparison.

Approx. Size: M/L - L

Shoulders: 24in (no real shoulder seams so we measured from cuff to cuff) 

Bust: Up to 21in

Waist: Up to 15in (Fixed waist. 2 side belt loops.)

Hips: Up to 21.5in

Top Length: 16.5in

Total Length: 44in

Armhole/cuff: 7.5in

Material: Polyester

Origin: U.S.A.
Tag: Sears (A good 'ol vintage stalwart!) 

Lining:  Unlined.
Transparency:  Seems opaque but as with most vintage items, a slip will help to keep things decent ;)
Condition: Very good. Just a small fleck of white just at the shoulder seam (see last photo).